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    What If?

    Efficiency: I agree with the studies from the mechanical/automotive engineering universities linked in my last post as well as the video by the engineer earlier, that turbines in these cases have the potential to increase overall efficiency and will defer to them on this topic. Practicality: On...
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    What If?

    Given the video was seen as insufficient due to its title, the following discuss aerodynamic energy harvesting at length. -Feasibility studies of micro wind turbines installed on electric vehicles as range extenders using real-time analytical simulation with multi driving cycles scenarios...
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    What If?

    Clearly. Though I understand the skepticism, there is a question mark at the end of that title for a reason...
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    What If?

    No problem. I always try to steel man the things that people say/post, so assumed @Harris005 was referring to a configuration that would actually work… as opposed to a configuration that would definitely not work.
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    What If?

    If by “positive gain” you mean could a vehicle with a properly sized/positioned turbine within the “red area” like that of the picture above recover some of the energy that would otherwise be lost to air resistance (i.e. improve the efficiency of the vehicle)... then yes. Whether it makes sense...
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    Thoughts about an EV off-roader?

    On the EV side, its potentially just tapping into systems that already exist for other purposes. On the APU side, it would need to be something like 10–15kW continuous to offset load enough to enable a appreciable range gain with an F-150 lighting-esque vehicle during a highway trip. 100 percent.
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    Scout Design Team Feedback V1

    Well maybe they’ll consider the strategy outlined above, that is full EVs with the ability to accept an APU as a self-contained module. There are obviously trade-offs versus a more integrated approach but the flexibility it offers customers during the transition may be worth it. Many will...
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    Scout Design Team Feedback V1

    Tend to agree with you, though seeing so many people request this makes one wonder if Scout Motors couldn’t satisfy them with minimal effort by simply creating a loose open APU form factor/standard for the sub trunk or frunk area (when the storage containers are removed). Thereby facilitating...
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    Scout Design Team Feedback V1

    This 💯 or if packaging issues arise at least on the front passenger side as both positions would work well with existing pull in chargers, Tesla Superchargers, and curbside charging. More convenient in general and reduce the odds one would need to unhook when towing.
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    Camping / Overland Ideas

    EVs are already a logical choice for some, for others how long will depend on what their barrier to entry is. EVs are not going to work for everyone overnight, it has and will continue to happen gradually (baring some strange breakthrough) but economies of scale, optimized supply lines, and more...
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    Camping / Overland Ideas

    Personally don't think the migration is stalling per se but rather the growth was slower than some had expected (YOY), though given the prices and the state of the infrastructure combined with the interest rates, it's not too surprising. For sure but the EV market will continue to grow over...
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    Camping / Overland Ideas

    Sure though depending on the situation and how much fuel one has on hand that may or may not be as convenient/useful. Considering people are already switching to EVs despite the less developed infrastructure and the large disparity in R&D on the vehicle side versus internal combustion over the...
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    Camping / Overland Ideas

    Hopefully it would be designed to do a “handshake” to confirm proper connection before it enables the main contacts, same reason why one can safely plug in a fast charger while its raining. Having solar to charge the main battery and power stuff is useful whether overlanding alone or with many...
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    Camping / Overland Ideas

    ➕ As I suggested in a previous thread, its a potential accessory that could change a real or perceived weakness of EVs in regards to overlanding into a strength... should price allow. Imo.
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    What If?

    Yes the setup in this video will cost more energy than it can generate because it is on the roof subjecting the vehicle to much more air resistance than the vehicle would otherwise face without the fan. Whereas the engineer in the video posted earlier positioned and sized the fan blades such...
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